Greek Rice

Greek Rice

Ingredients:

2 cups of white rice

4 cups of hot water

2 tablespoons of oil or olive oil

1 small onion (chopped)

2 cloves of garlic (chopped)

1 medium carrot (cut into small cubes)

1/2 red bell pepper (cut into small cubes)

1/2 green bell pepper (cut into small cubes)

1/2 cup of peas (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup of sweet corn

Salt to taste

Parsley or chives (chopped, for garnish)

Preparation:

Sauté the Ingredients:

In a pan, heat the oil or olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden.

Add the carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the Rice and Peppers:

Add the uncooked rice and mix well with the vegetables. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add the diced peppers and stir.

Cooking the Rice:

Add the hot water and salt to taste. Mix well.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the water begins to evaporate.

Add the Peas and Corn:

When the rice is almost ready (the water has almost evaporated), add the peas and corn. Stir gently.

Finish:

Cover the pan and cook over low heat until the rice is completely dry and soft.

Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Garnish and Serve:

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley or chives.